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Heiner Name Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of Heinrich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heine, Keiner, Hebner, Henner, Heinen, Hevner, Weiner, Weinel, Heizer

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Where is the Heiner family from?

You can see how Heiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Heiner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Heiner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heiner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiner. 16% of Heiner men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Heiner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiner were Clerk and Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Heiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Heiner. For the veterans among your Heiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Heiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heiner in 1953 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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